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Sicilians Wanted the Inquisition by Calogero Messina

This is a dialogue among three Sicilians regarding the economic and social role of the Inquisition in Sicily. Some argue in favor of keeping the Tribunal intact others want to see it abolished. The three men engage in a spirited dialogue that reveals much about the character of Sicilians and their vision of life.

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About the Author

Calogero Messina is a prolific writer who teaches at the University of Palermo. He is the author of a number of historical, critical and literary works that include Voltaire e il mondo classico, A Sicilian Martyr in Nagasaki, (published by Legas) and Sicilia e Spagna nel Settecento.